Morning journal and courier., 1887-02-23
Dickerman, of Wallingford, has the contract

D1ckerman, OF Wallngford, mas tne coAsfac'
for the work.
The second dance of the season occurred in
Memorial hall last evening. More present
than at the first one. The gallery was filled
with interested spectators. Music from wal
Engford. Nate, prompter. Some present
were from Wallingford, New Haven, North
ford and Woodbridge. Thirty-slx couples
entered ia the grand march. An oyster supper
held by the young people of St. Johns par
ish in the court room at the same time
cleared thirty dollars.
The New Haven Dramatic association give
the drama Enlisted for the War" in Memo
rial Hall, North Haven, Saturday evening
next and a number of friends will go from
this city to attend the performance The
Shore Line Times, in speaking OF the com
pany in Branford recently, said The
company had powerful cast, and new Ia
ven can well feel proud of her home talent.
Mr.. Arthur F. Me1rick us Robert Trueworth.
soldier Of the Union; Miss Myrtle Brooks,
as Gayle Clifford, an heiress, and Mr..
George in Banta, as guardian OF Gayle
Clifford, the three principal characters
were applauded several times during the
play. In the opening of the second act Mr..
w. Il. Durand introduced his original tab
leau song, ''The Dying Soldier" which was
well represented and caused many tear to
be shed in the audience. Hi1am jerks, a
mere boy, by Charles E. Edwards, and
Crimp, the servant, by E. E. Jackson, kept
the audience good natured all the evening by
their mischievous pranks. The house was
full and Mason Rogers post netted fair sum,
which will add greatly to the treasury of their
relief fund.-
Milford.
MILFORD, Feb. 22.-Mr. and Mrs. George
| Wilson, of South Norwalk, were in town
| over Sunday.
The w. c. T. u will meet at their rooms
on Thursday afternoon for the transaction
of important business. They intend to open
free reading room at their headquarters on
Saturday, February Goth.
Rev. N. M. Calhoun of the First church
exchanged with Rev. Joel S. Ives, of STRAIT
ford last Sunday.
The Amphion society of New Haven will
give a concert IN the Town hall on Thursday
evening of this week that will be we'll worth
| hearing. The proceeds are for the benefit
of Plymouth church Sunday school.
Mr.. 81. w. Cornwall has rented the store
formerly occupied by Frank Burns in River
street and intends in a short time to move his
grocery store to that place.
The Acorn society realized about SIG from
their entertainment at the rectory last We'd
nesday evening
DIR. Denslow of St. Paul, Mimi, has been
the guest of Mr.. E. P. Smith during the
past week.
Walter Patchen, Of Bridgeport. has rent
ed the store south of the Methodist church
and intends to open harness shop.
The tank which was partially built last
fall on Broad street by Mr.. Ellington was
destroyed by the effects of the severe storm
last Saturday, the brickwork and supports
all caving in.
Much damage from the storm last Friday
night resulted to the highways in different
sections of the town. In many sections the
roads were badly washed out, making dan
gerous travelling.
Arrangements are being made by the G.
A. R. for grand fair to be given in the
Town hall from the 18th to the 10th of April
for the benefit of the soldiers mon
ument fund. Il is hoped all the people
of the place will enter heartily into this work
and contribute generously and assist in every
way to make it a success.
Constable Amos Brown was called upon
last Friday to contest an enemy that bore
good witness of his courage and bravery.
For several years he has been troubled with
tumor on the back of his neck, which late
" had developed, and he submitted to hav-
New Haven and Andrews of this place. He
endured the painful operation without the
use of either chloroform or ether.
Rev. Mr.. Saunders of the Methodist
church was assisted last Sunday by Rev. Mr..
Roberts, of New Haven, who preached at
the services. The special services have been
fruitful in many conversions and increased
interest on the part of many others. Extra
meetings are being continued again this
week.
Sherman B. Smith, who has been filing
the position of assistant postmaster with
great efficiency and acceptability to the pub
lie in connection with Postmaster Clark and
during his illness of the past few months,
has resigned his position and accepted one in
the Office of Baldwin & Lamkin, where he
assumed his new duties on Monday morning.
We hope he will continue to bring honor and
credit to himself in this large position of
usefulness.
Mr.. Brotherton, the prospective postmaster,
is filling the vacancy made by Mr.. Smiths
resignation at the postofice, having taken
the oath necessary. As soon as his appoint
ment Is confirmed and the papers are made
out he will assume entire charge of the Office.
Postmaster Clark is gradually improving in
health and greeted his many friends from
his old position few days ago for the first
time in many weeks.